Nutrition Program Manager , Djibouti

Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e.V. is a German Christian non-governmental organisation, dedicated to excellence in the field of first aid, ambulance service, social service programs and other projects in the medical and social field. The Headquarters is based in Berlin, Germany.

Johanniter International Assistance is the department for humanitarian aid, development co-operation and emergency assistance, implementing and supporting mostly health projects worldwide. (www.thejohanniter.org).

Several years of drought and the rise in global food and fuel prices are the cause of a protracted humanitarian crisis in Djibouti. Small in size and bordered by Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Somalia, Djibouti is considered one of Africa’s most barren countries. It can only produce three percent of its national food requirement. Much of Djibouti is covered by desert and thorn savannah, which renders living conditions for nomads and their livestock very difficult. More than two thirds of the country’s 800,000 inhabitants live in the capital city; the remainder are mostly nomadic pastoralists. Pastoralism, however, has become precarious as the semi-arid country loses ground to desertification and diminishing rains. In recent years, extreme droughts have caused a massive loss of livestock for pastoralists. Due to this destruction of livelihoods and sources of income, there has been a large influx from rural dwellers, nomads and semi-nomads to already strained urban areas. The destruction of livelihoods and sources of income has led to extreme food insecurity and malnutrition among the population of Djibouti. Johanniter International Assistance has been present in Djibouti since 1994, working in close collaboration with the Djiboutian Ministry of Health. Since 2003 the main focus of Johanniter’s activities has been on the fight against malnutrition. Johanniter has substantially contributed to improving primary health care services in the slums of Djibouti city and is currently supporting supplementary and therapeutic feeding centres in the slum of Balbala and supplementary feeding in the rural district of Tadjourah. Besides the rehabilitation of buildings, the provision of food and medical material, psychomotor-training with malnourished children, Johanniter’s activities also include the training of community health workers for regular outreach to the population. Since 2005 these activities have been funded by the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Johanniter is now preparing to expand its supplementary feeding activities for moderately malnourished children in the outskirts of Djibouti-ville and rural districts. The Nutrition Program Manager coordinates the preparation (including assessments and proposals), implementation and reporting of at least two nutrition projects in the outskirts of Djibouti-ville and rural districts. The Nutrition Program Manager will collaborate closely with the Country Director and the 1 – 2 Nutrition Project Coordinators and will also regularly exchange with the Public Health advisor at HQ. The Nutrition Program Manager will also be responsible for national level coordination with the Ministry of Health, the Health and Nutrition Cluster, other partners (UN and INGOs), representation, strategy development in the field of nutrition and other duties as need arises in coordination with the Country Director.

The Nutrition Program Manager will be

 reporting to: Country Director of Johanniter in Djibouti; HQ (Berlin)

 working with: Team of international and national staff and local authorities.

Job Responsibilities:

 Plan and coordinate the Johanniter nutrition program (CMAM) in line with national policies, beneficiaries’ needs as well as Johanniter and donor program objectives and international standards  recruit and supervise nutrition staff in cooperation with Country Director, AFL, and nutrition project coordinators  data collection and data preparation: ensure the sound and effective collection and reporting of nutrition related data  supervise the implementation (monitoring and evaluation, including project administration, procurement and maintenance of nutritional supplies and equipment, as well as inventory & quality control) of nutrition projects  regularly give technical guidance and offer advice to the nutrition project coordinators  ensure proper and adequate resource management (budget, HR, equipment etc.)  contribute to strengthen the capacity of community health workers to enable them to implement community nutrition education and other health related awareness sessions  ensure that the program is sustainable and works within and be handed over to local partners or structures  provide timely and adequate documentation, reports and proposals to Country Director, donors and authorities  recognise further needs and undertake assessments as necessary, write project proposals for new or follow-on projects and discuss with donor representatives, develop local strategies in close co-operation with Country Director and project coordinators  liaise closely with health and nutrition services of MoH and other INGOs in the field and ensure an integrated nutrition approach across sectors; ensure coordination of nutrition related services by regular meetings with Health Cluster, Government Departments and partner NGOs/ INGOs  support country office to prepare project proposals, interim and final reports (narrative and financial) for the submission to donors and country office/ HQ  maintain regular communication with country office, project staff and HQ  compile regular reports, updates and articles for the public relations and fundraising department.

Person Specification

Profession/Qualification:

The Nutrition Program Manager needs to hold a University Degree in Nutrition and/or Public Health/ Medicine.

Experience:

 Working experience as nutrition coordinator (including financial management and administration) in implementing humanitarian projects for international NGOs in developing contexts.  Minimum 5 years technical experience in Nutrition and PHC programming at the field level.  Experience in implementing ECHO projects.  Experience in working with international and local partners, donors and nutrition authorities.  Experience in the humanitarian context of the Horn of Africa; in particular community dynamics, drought cycles and security management in high risk areas.

Skills:

 Strong analytical skills, demonstrated creativity in analysis of situations and data  Excellent reporting and computer skills  Knowledge and good understanding of logistical procedures  HR management skills and cultural sensitivity  Fluency in French and English with excellent verbal and written communication skills  Proven ability to work independently, in isolation but also closely with the coordination team  Proven ability to work with limited resources  Prepared to travel extensively to program base locations  Good knowledge of international standards and relief tools for an acute emergency (e.g. Sphere Standards).

Terms and Conditions:

Start Date: asap Duration: 12 months contract (with possible extension)

Remuneration: Salary range according to the ARV-J regulations depending on qualification and experience + per diem

How to apply:

Applications, including cover letter, CV of max. 6 pages, copies of job certificates, and reference contact details of three former supervisors or employers, should be sent to: staff@johanniter.de . Please indicate “Djibouti Nutrition Program Manager” in the subject line of your e-mail.

Only complete applications will be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. Thanks for your understanding.

Please note that due to the urgency we will start selecting qualified candidates already before the closing date.

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